Basic English to Polite


Basic vs Polite English


1. Basic : I want water.


Polite : Could I please have some water ?


2. Basic : Give me your phone.


Polite : May I borrow your phone, please ?


3. Basic: Wait here.


Polite: Could you wait here for a moment, please ?


4. Basic : What do you want ?


Polite : How may I help you ?


5. Basic : Tell me your name.


Polite: May I know your name, please ?


6. Basic : Send me the file.


Polite : Could you please send me the file ?


7. Basic : I need help.


Polite : I was wondering if you could help me.


8. Basic : Move aside.


Polite : Would you mind moving a bit, please ?


9. Basic : I don't like it.


Polite : I'm not a big fan of it, to be honest.


10. Basic : Stop talking.


Polite: Could you please lower your voice ?